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Global Recreation Market (2022 to 2031) – Featuring Maruhan, Flutter Entertainment and Tabcorp Holdings Among Others
The “Recreation Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Age Group, Revenue Source” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets’ offering.
This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global recreation market as it emerges from the Covid 19 shut down.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for the recreation? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The Recreation market global report answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider recreation market, and compares it with other markets.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, the impact of the Covid 19 virus and forecasting its recovery.
- Market segmentations break down market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the impact and recovery trajectory of Covid 19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- Competitive landscape gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
- The recreation market section of the report gives context. It compares the recreation market with other segments of the recreation market by size and growth, historic and forecast. It analyses GDP proportion, expenditure per capita, recreation indicators comparison.
Major companies in the recreation market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, The Walt Disney Company, Sociedad Estatal Loterias y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Maruhan, Flutter Entertainment plc., The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., CJ Corp. and Oriental Land Company Ltd.
The global recreation market is expected to grow from $960.66 billion in 2021 to $1485.79 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.7%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $2557.38 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 14.5%.
The recreation market consists of sales of the use of recreational facilities, and recreational services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that provide recreational services. Recreational activities include taking part in sporting activities and visiting museums, historical sites, zoos and parks and also witnessing spectator sports and events. Gambling except casino hotels can also be considered to be part of recreation market.
The main types of recreation are amusements, arts and sports. Sports services provide live sporting events before a paying audience or entities that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. The different age groups include aged 35 and younger, aged 35-54, aged 55 and older and involves various revenue sources such as media rights, merchandising, tickets and sponsorship.
Asia Pacific was the largest region in the recreation market in 2021. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the recreation market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The recreation market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global GDP growth was 3.2% in 2019 and 3.5% in 2020. Recovering commodity prices further expected to aid the market growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India’s GDP grew by 7.2%, whereas China registered GDP growth of 6.0% in 2020. Stable economic growth is expected to in end user markets, thereby driving the market during forecast period. This continued economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end user markets and be a driver of the recreation market as greater affluence allows consumers to visit recreation centers.
Amusement parks are increasingly using virtual and augmented reality technology to provide an immersive experience to customers. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer generated environment which can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Amusement parks are implementing this technology in rides and theater-based attractions. For instance, Plopsaland De Panne in De Panne, Belgium has a new virtual reality wooden roller coaster called Heidi The Ride, which can reach speeds of more than 43 mph. Amusement park SeaWorld has started operating a new Kraken Virtual Reality Roller Coaster in Orlando. The Weave Breaker coaster brings the reality of jet skiing in an amusement park. Universal Studios have The Walking Dead mazes with augmented reality elements.
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Expanse Studios, a leading B2B iGaming content provider and subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group Inc. announced a strategic partnership with ESA Gaming, an established European aggregation platform specialising in mobile-first gaming content and multi-jurisdictional distribution.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in Expanse Studios’ European expansion and strengthens Golden Matrix Group’s broader B2B distribution objectives. The agreement positions Expanse’s proprietary content across ESA Gaming’s operator network.
ESA Gaming operates a comprehensive Game Aggregator System (GAS) serving over 90 content providers across multiple European markets, with established certifications in Malta, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Colombia and Brazil. The platform maintains a Malta Gaming Authority B2B license (MGA/B2B/650/2018) and specialises in content delivery through a single technical integration as well as custom content through its OpenSlots “no code” game builder.
“ESA Gaming represents an established European aggregator with proven multi-jurisdictional capabilities and strong operator relationships across our priority markets. This partnership provides immediate Malta market access while establishing the technical and regulatory framework for more EU market entries. Our focus remains on building systematic European distribution through partnerships with aggregators and operators demonstrating regional expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.
For Expanse Studios, the partnership with ESA Gaming creates multi-jurisdictional distribution infrastructure across Southern Europe’s most significant regulated markets. ESA Gaming’s top-performing markets—Italy, Portugal, Greece and Brazil—align strategically with Expanse’s priority expansion territories, where regulatory frameworks support sustainable B2B operations and certified content providers maintain competitive advantages.
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MiFinity, the award-winning global payments provider, has launched MiRewards, a premium loyalty programme designed to celebrate and reward its customers. Seamlessly integrated into the MiFinity eWallet, MiRewards transforms everyday payments, top-ups and withdrawals into MiPoints that can be redeemed in-account for cash credits and other exclusive rewards.
Free to join and effortless to use, the programme recognises long-term engagement through four distinctive tiers: Classic, Exclusive, Signature and Elite – with Signature and Elite created especially for MiFinity’s VIP customers, offering enhanced earning rates, dedicated support and exclusive invitations.
Built entirely in-house and free of any third-party software or plugins, MiRewards gives MiFinity complete control over programme design, security and future innovation – from granular earn rules to partner integrations and country-specific experiences. The result is a flexible, data-driven programme designed to deepen engagement, improve retention and add tangible value for customers and merchants across MiFinity’s supported verticals.
Paul Kavanagh, CEO of MiFinity, said: “MiRewards is the next step in MiFinity’s product evolution – a simple, transparent way to give back to customers for the transactions they already make. It reflects our ongoing commitment to rewarding loyalty and strengthening long-term relationships with our customers. Because we built the MiRewards platform ourselves, we have the freedom to keep improving it; from expanding partner offers to introducing new benefits that deepen engagement and enhance retention.”
MiRewards goes beyond traditional loyalty models by rewarding both everyday activity and key milestones. Customers earn MiPoints automatically on eligible transactions and can also collect bonus points for completing actions such as their first deposit, KYC verification, IBAN setup or card verification. This gamified approach makes the experience more interactive and rewarding, giving customers multiple ways to grow their points balance and unlock higher tiers faster.
Key Highlights:
• Always-on earning – Earn MiPoints on eligible eWallet activity automatically.
• Simple redemption – Redeem MiPoints for cash credits in a few taps, with more benefits being added over time.
• Scaled rewards – Higher tiers unlock boosted earn rates and VIP-style perks.
• Bonus opportunities – Collect extra MiPoints for completing key actions, encouraging engagement and gamification.
• Future-ready – In-house platform enables rapid iteration, partner rewards and market-specific experiences.
MiRewards enhances the overall MiFinity experience by giving customers more reasons to engage with the platform and enjoy tangible rewards for their everyday activity. For merchants and partners, that means stronger customer satisfaction, deeper trust and greater loyalty; all within a seamless, secure payment ecosystem that adds value without adding friction.
“Launching MiRewards marks an exciting milestone for MiFinity, but it’s far from the finish line. We have an ambitious roadmap of new features and partnerships ahead that will keep adding value for customers and partners worldwide,” said Paul Kavanagh, CEO of MiFinity.
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Gentoo Media Secures EUR 18 Million Shareholder Loan Facility and Provides an Update on the Refinancing Process
Gentoo Media announced the largest shareholders have provided a committed loan facility of EUR 18 million to the Company as part of its ongoing efforts to optimise the Group’s capital structure and enhance financial flexibility. The term sheet has been signed on 26 February 2026.
The purpose of the loan is to reduce the outstanding amount under the Company’s existing revolving credit facility (RCF) to EUR 0 million.
The terms and conditions:
• A EUR 16 million pari passu facility (Maturing 31 December 2027), carrying interest terms in line with the Company’s existing bond terms and ranking pari passu with the Company’s existing bondholders and RCF provider, covenants will be similar to existing bond terms with the expectations to bring the facility down to EUR 14 million by the end of July, and
• A EUR 2 million unsecured facility (Maturing 30 April 2027), carrying interest on terms corresponding to the existing bond terms plus 3% and no covenants requirements.
The company expects the repayment of the current RCF to take place in early March after legal documents has been finalised and signed by all parties.
Management and the Board of Directors consider this solution to be an attractive and supportive financing arrangement that underlines the continued commitment from the Company’s largest shareholders which supports long-term value creation for Gentoo Media.
Bond refinancing
Following an evaluation of market conditions and the terms indicated by investors, Gentoo Media has decided not to proceed with the contemplated bond refinancing at this time. The Company will continue to assess various refinancing alternatives and other measures to address the upcoming bond maturities.
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